"Got to me mickey, found me way up the apples, put on me whistle and the bloody dog went. It was me trouble telling me to fetch the teapots." Translation: "Got to my house (mickey mouse), found my way up the stairs (apples and pears), put on my suit (whistle and flute) when the phone … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Cockney Rhyming Slang
Hi all! Yet another week gone. Thankfully, it has ushered in some truly fantastic weather here in the UK and I am officially in love with July. Welcome to luxurious evenings with a book in one hand and glass of wine/water/soft drink-of-your-choice in the other. To send you on your way to a weekend of … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Bookish YouTube
Given my horrendous photography skills, it is no surprise that I often look to the internet to fill in the gaps. Partly necessity, partly for the sheer joy brought on by the number of truly weird photos I come across. I've been saving up my favourites over the past couple of weeks and share them … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Weird and Wonderful Bookish Photos
Really, I should just rename this particular feature 'In Homage to Roald Dahl' because it really is becoming a theme. But I am in serious need of a little light relief. And there truly is no better source. So with that in mind, please brace yourself. Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf by Roald … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes
Well hello, lovely people! The weekend is upon us and, for those in the UK at least, time to look forward to a glorious Bank Holiday. On Sunday, I will be giving myself a reprieve from work and revision (yes, exam time is upon us once more), to celebrate the beginning of The Globe's 2013 … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Writers on Writers
Hello chaps! What a week it's been: fitting in World Book Night activities, some actual university-related work, book reviews, and enjoyment of the wonderful weather (proved, without doubt, by the attractively tomato-coloured skin I am now sporting down half of my face). One particular source of excitement brought about by this week was the birthday … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Throwing Insults Like Shakespeare
Oh, books, what books they used to know, Those children living long ago! So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install A lovely bookshelf on the wall. Then fill the shelves with lots of books, Ignoring all the dirty looks, The screams, … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Hello friends! Well, it's not all serious sticks over here at The Book Habit. And, in celebration of the weekend, I thought that I would pay homage to one of the literary greats. Yes, that's right. John Lennon. Truly, if you don't find me with my head in a book or giving highly informative tours … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: The Poetry of John Lennon
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